Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Data center investment is surging: McKinsey expects the sector will need nearly $7 trillion by 2030 to cope with AI compute demand.

One of the main concerns for data center operators is access to power. But energy grids in Europe’s main hubs are increasingly saturated.

This is pushing new data centers to the edges of Europe. But what are the risks? And how will the continent’s energy networks be impacted?

CNBC Explains producer Gaelle Legrand breaks it down.

Watch the full explainer on the link below.

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